Short answer: Jupiter on Snapchat represents the 5th position in a friend’s Best Friends list. In Friend Solar System, each planet corresponds to a position, with Mercury at #1 and Neptune at #8. Snapchat does not publish an exact score or point formula for reaching Jupiter.
The feature is available to Snapchat+ subscribers when Friend Solar System is enabled. Snapchat says Best Friends are the people you Snap and Chat with the most, and tapping the Best Friends badge on a Friendship Profile can show which planet you are in that friend’s Solar System.
My Personal Experience with Jupiter on Snapchat
You do not need a personal story or an unofficial experiment to understand Jupiter. If your planet changes from one position to another, the useful takeaway is that your position in that person’s Best Friends list has changed.
A long Snapstreak, a busy week of chatting, or frequent Snaps can all be discussed as Snapchat activity, but Snapchat does not publish a fixed number of interactions that guarantees Jupiter, Mercury, or any other planet.
That is why claims such as “Jupiter requires a specific number of Snaps” or “Mercury needs a certain number of daily messages” should not be treated as official Snapchat rules. The exact ranking formula is not publicly documented.
Related guide: What Happens to Your Snapchat Planet Rank If You Are Blocked?
What Exactly is Jupiter on Snapchat?
Jupiter is the 5th planet in Snapchat’s Friend Solar System. In ranking terms, it means you currently occupy the fifth position among that person’s Best Friends represented by the Solar System.
Why Jupiter?
Snapchat uses the planets as visual Friendmoji positions. Jupiter is simply the planet assigned to position five. The planet does not have a separate emotional meaning, and being Jupiter does not by itself describe the quality of a friendship outside Snapchat.
- Rank: 5th Best Friends position.
- Feature: Friend Solar System through Snapchat+.
- Meaning: Your current position is fifth among the up-to-eight Best Friends represented by the Solar System.
- Important: Snapchat does not publish a fixed Jupiter score or interaction threshold.
How the Ranking Works
Snapchat’s public explanation is simpler than many online scoring charts suggest. Best Friends are the people you Snap and Chat with the most, and the Friend Solar System maps positions in that list to planets. Snapchat does not provide the exact mathematical weighting of individual actions.
- Snaps: Snapchat includes Snap activity when describing Best Friends.
- Chats: Snapchat also includes Chat activity in its Best Friends definition.
- Position: Your planet reflects your current place in the other person’s Best Friends list.
- No public point chart: Snapchat does not provide an official table assigning fixed planet points to specific actions.
Important: Friend Solar System is a position-based feature, not a public calculator. If your position changes, you should not assume a specific score, multiplier, or guaranteed refresh period caused it.
Decoding the Solar System: Where Does Jupiter Fit?
The easiest way to understand Jupiter is to look at all eight Friend Solar System positions together. Snapchat maps the planets in order from Mercury through Neptune.
The Inner Circle (1-4)
- Mercury (#1): First Best Friends position.
- Venus (#2): Second position.
- Earth (#3): Third position.
- Mars (#4): Fourth position.
The Outer Giants (5-8)
- Jupiter (#5): Fifth Best Friends position.
- Saturn (#6): Sixth position.
- Uranus (#7): Seventh position.
- Neptune (#8): Eighth position.
Snapchat Solar System Comparison Table
| Planet | Position | What It Represents |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | #1 | First Best Friends position |
| Venus | #2 | Second position |
| Earth | #3 | Third position |
| Mars | #4 | Fourth position |
| Jupiter | #5 | Fifth position |
| Saturn | #6 | Sixth position |
| Uranus | #7 | Seventh position |
| Neptune | #8 | Eighth position |
How to Check Your Jupiter Status
You can check your planet from a friend’s Friendship Profile when the Friend Solar System feature is available to you. Snapchat’s support guidance says Snapchat+ subscribers can tap the Best Friends badge with the gold ring to see which planet they are in that friend’s Solar System.
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Open Snapchat and go to your Chat list.
- Open the Friendship Profile of the friend you want to check.
- Look for the Best Friends badge with the gold ring.
- Tap the badge to open the Friend Solar System view.
- If your planet is Jupiter, you are in the fifth position in that person’s Best Friends list.
Why Is the Jupiter Icon Controversial?
The planet is best treated as a Snapchat feature rather than a measurement of the real-world friendship. A move from one planet to another can feel personal, but the planet only describes a position within Snapchat’s Best Friends system.
Snapchat also gives users control over Friend Solar System. According to Snapchat Support, Solar System is off by default for first-time Snapchat+ subscribers and can be turned on or off through Snapchat+ feature management.
If you prefer not to use the feature, disabling Solar System does not change the basic meaning of Best Friends. It simply turns off the Friend Solar System display for your account.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Does Jupiter mean we aren’t Best Friends anymore?
No. Jupiter is the fifth position, and Snapchat’s Friend Solar System represents up to eight Best Friends. Being Jupiter means you are currently in the fifth represented position, not that you are outside the Best Friends list.
2. How can I move from Jupiter to Mercury?
There is no official Snapchat formula or guaranteed method for moving from Jupiter to Mercury. Because Best Friends are based on the people you Snap and Chat with the most, normal two-way communication is the relevant behavior to focus on, but Snapchat does not publish a required number of interactions.
3. Can my friend see that I’m checking my planet?
Snapchat’s Friend Solar System support page explains how to view your planet position, but it does not document a notification that tells a friend whenever you check that position. Avoid assuming that checking the badge sends a separate alert.
4. What if I don’t see any planets?
First check whether Friend Solar System is enabled in Snapchat+ feature management. Snapchat says the feature is off by default for first-time subscribers and can be toggled on or off. If it still does not appear, update Snapchat, restart the app, check your connection, and use Snapchat’s support options if the problem continues.
Martin’s Final Tip
Think of Jupiter as a position, not a judgment. It means fifth place in the Friend Solar System. The other planets follow the same simple order, from Mercury at #1 through Neptune at #8.
Most importantly, do not rely on unofficial “planet points” or fixed interaction targets. Snapchat has not published the exact calculation behind the Best Friends ranking, so Jupiter should be read as your current Snapchat position rather than a precise score.
For more help, see our guides on resetting Snapchat Planets, who can see your Snapchat Planets, and the Snapchat Plus FAQ.
